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Warrior. Ruler. Legend.
From the Action Director of Hero and House of Flying Daggers.
Action superstar Jet Li plays a legendary leader facing vast hordes of enemies in this spectacular martial arts epic, featuring mesmerising battle scenes and jaw-dropping effects
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Tue Sorensen
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
In my view this is the best Asian fantasy movie in many many years - jaw-dropping is indeed the right word, if you appreciate colorful mythological fantasy with plenty of good comedy and romance. Superb stuff. What a triumph for Jet Li!
But! I really have to comment on the terrible cover and title of the UK release. There is no "emperor" in this movie; Jet Li is a sorcerer! (The superior international title being The Sorcerer and the White Snake.) He does not wear red in the movie as on this cover, nor does he carry a common sword! Who the hell created that DVD/Blu-ray cover?? It is completely misleading, making people believe this is historical kung fu or war action (as the previous comment here amply demonstrates), rather than all-ages fantasy.
But it's a great movie and I give it my highest recommendation.
But! I really have to comment on the terrible cover and title of the UK release. There is no "emperor" in this movie; Jet Li is a sorcerer! (The superior international title being The Sorcerer and the White Snake.) He does not wear red in the movie as on this cover, nor does he carry a common sword! Who the hell created that DVD/Blu-ray cover?? It is completely misleading, making people believe this is historical kung fu or war action (as the previous comment here amply demonstrates), rather than all-ages fantasy.
But it's a great movie and I give it my highest recommendation.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Rob Simpson
Format:Blu-ray
Jet Li can be as bad-ass as he wants, it doesn't save this film which gets worse the longer it goes on. It use of CG is both terrible and makes this very traditional Chinese folkloric fantasy feel like an anime. Then there's the romance, which isn't sympathetic and understandable at all, it's manipulative and it's the source of the final act which is the source of the film degrading from a decent 4 star review to this two star one. This is a manipulative, stupid, awful CG led martial arts epic that is as hollow as it is ambitious. This film is the sort of Asian piece that is easy to sell to a global audience; I don't believe for a second that this deserves coverage more than some of the lost classics that never see light of day here in the UK. Its stunt casting with Jet Li on board, as without him this film would be nothing. Jet Li, why don't you make good films anymore?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Plenty of action but weak CGI.
However I bought this for £5 in Sainsbury's so cannot really complain.
The cover - red, carrying a sword - is misleading and there are fighting scenes but hardly 'breath-taking fight scenes'.
However I bought this for £5 in Sainsbury's so cannot really complain.
The cover - red, carrying a sword - is misleading and there are fighting scenes but hardly 'breath-taking fight scenes'.
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Emperor and the white snake dvd
This as always arrived from Amazon extremely well packaged, however, when my daughter and I went to watch it was all in Japanese, I did not mind so much as Jet Li is such a good... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Janet
4.0 out of 5 stars
Misleading title, good movie
This is, as others have mentioned, also doing the rounds as Sorceror and the... This is more appropriate but still misleading. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ian Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
Despite some poor reviews for this film I must report that in my view it is brilliant. It has a good storyline, some great effects and a heart rending finale that is typical of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by gawayne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jet Li is no more important in this movie!
I bought this Movie like most people here because of Jet Li and expect lot of fighting actions. But after a while, I started to concentrate on Eva Huang and Raymond Lam. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lesman
3.0 out of 5 stars
Jet Li and an Ancient Tale
An enjoyable romp through Chinese mythology with magical creatures and fantastical explots. If you just want to kick back and enjoy a fun asian movie, this may be the one for you.
Published 3 months ago by Edward Doherty
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The Sorcerer And The White Snake
The Original title of this film is The sorcerer and the white snake. Jet Li stars. as a Buddhist monk determined to keep natural law in order at any cost. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Lam
1.0 out of 5 stars
Total con
Well why did I buy this DVD? The same reason anyone else liking Jet Li. The cover does a great job enticing buyers into purchasing this DVD. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mo
3.0 out of 5 stars
What's with the name?
Emperor? Really? The name of the movie is The Sorcerer and the White Snake - then it makes sense. And true - no armies, just a lot of water and flying snakes and some over the top... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Donnar
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible story, poor animation, plot not as per DVD sleeve.
So, where do I begin?
Well, firstly the cover to the DVD is completely misleading - you see Jet Li holding a sword with armies behind him - this doesn't happen, the film... Read more
Well, firstly the cover to the DVD is completely misleading - you see Jet Li holding a sword with armies behind him - this doesn't happen, the film... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Impgreene
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not great
certainly not one of jet li's best films but what can I say its Jet Li with super monk powers fighting demons. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Richard
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